The answer is YES! Most of our patients here at Bruner Orthodontics, at some point in their orthodontic treatment, will need to wear rubber bands. Our number 1 reason that our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. Dr. Bruner will recommend that you wear your elastics if he notices that your teeth are not fitting together properly and those rubber bands will be used to close or open spaces.

Rubber bands are a critical part of your treatment, and wearing them as Dr. Bruner and our team recommend will help move your teeth into the desired position and give you that amazing smile! Dr. Bruner may ask you to wear your rubber bands full time, meaning that they should only be taken out when you brush and floss your teeth three times a day or when you are eating. Other times, you may be asked to only wear them part-time, like only during the day or only during sleep. Wearing your rubber bands as prescribed is definitely important during your treatment and it can even help reduce the time you have your braces. Our goal is to give you that smile that you want and deserve! Take a look at what some of our patients are saying about their fabulous new smiles here!

If you still have any questions about orthodontic rubber bands, please give us a call or ask us during your next adjustment appointment. If you lose your rubber bands or run out, stop by our office and pick up more or we can mail some to you! If you know anyone that would like a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bruner, give our office a call also! We’d love to meet them!